Who can enroll in the program?
Why must participants be a Non-Profit Organization or Community Group to be a Progressive
Fundraising customer?
Where do the cards / certificates come from?
Can I use the cards / certificates anywhere?
What is the cost to our organization for getting involved?
How long does it take to become set up as a Progressive Fundraising customer?
Is there a minimum amount of cards / certificates that I have to order?
Do I have to order every week? How often can I order?
Does it cost anything to participate? Does it involve selling?
Is there an option to electronically debiting my account? Can I pay by cheque?
When will we get my order?
How many volunteer hours are required to run a successful program?
Who can enroll in the program?
Any non-profit
organization or community group which includes schools, daycares, sports organizations,
clubs and other charities.
Why must participants be a Non-Profit Organization or Community Group to be
a Progressive Fundraising customer?
In order
for the concept to work, a participating retailer/restaurant agrees to give a discount
to Progressive Fundraising for the benefit of a non-profit organization or community
group only. The retailer/restaurant is giving up potential revenue and wants to
ensure that only a non-profit organization or community group is benefiting from
the program.
Where do the cards come from?
Progressive
Fundraising purchases the cards / certificates directly from the retailers/restaurants.
The cards / certificates we provide to our customers are the same gift cards / certificates
you would buy if you went to the participating retailer/restaurant and purchased
them yourself.
Can I use the cards / certificates anywhere?
The cards
/ certificates are accepted at all participating retailer locations across Canada.
MarketPlace
IGA can only be used in British Columbia.
What is the cost to our organization for getting involved?
Zero. There
is no cost or obligation to buy anything. Just complete your enrollment application
and Progressive Fundraising will open an account and email you a start-up kit.
How long does it take to become set up as a Progressive Fundraising customer?
You can
obtain an enrollment form by phoning (604-267-9570) or by downloading an enrollment
form from our website (http://www.progressivefundraising.ca). Fill out the enrollment
form completely, then scan/email, fax (604-267-9578), or mail the enrollment form
to Progressive Fundraising. Your application will be processed within 48 hours of
receipt and you will be sent a letter of confirmation that your account is open,
along with everything you need to start your program.
Is there a minimum amount of cards / certificates that I have to order?
Progressive
Fundraising has no minimum order amount. However, there is a modest shipping and
handling charge applied to each order, so it may be impractical to request a very
small order.
Do I have to order every week? How often can I order?
There are
no requirements for ordering cards / certificates. You may order as often as you
wish. Most Progressive Fundraising customers schedule their orders once a week or
twice a month. (We strongly recommend twice a month to help families budget between
pay cheques)
Does it cost anything to participate? Does it involve selling?
There are
no membership or application fees. Your organization's families simply pay face
value for the cards / certificates they order. Your members raise money for your
organization by using their existing household shopping budget. Some families may
enlist relatives, friends and neighbors to buy the cards / certificates. However,
unlike other fundraising programs, children or participants do not have to "sell"
door-to-door to raise money for their organization.
Is there an option to electronically debiting my account? Can I pay by cheque?
At this
time, Progressive Fundraising does accept electronic fund transfers through web
banking. Yes, you can pay by cheque at any TD Canada Trust. However, Progressive
Fundraising cannot ship an order until payment is received.
When will we get my order?
Within three
to four business days from receipt of payment.
How many volunteer hours are required to run a successful program?
Most program
coordinators (and sometimes another volunteer) spend 2-3 hours in total managing
an order taking program. If you want to hold inventory and sell like a store then,
3-5 volunteers spend 4-6 hours per week selling cards / certificates at peak traffic
times.
